Fall Conference October 12-15, Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Avenue Asheville, N.C

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1 Fall Conference October 12-15, 2017 Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Avenue Asheville, N.C

2 At the Grove Park Inn Conference, Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration No doubt the Omni Grove Park Inn, Sunset Mountain, and the peak of the Fall Foliage season conjures up visions of the perfect vacation aesthetics, opulence, amenities, and access to a variety of activities and recreation facilities. One could dismiss this Conference as a luxury, but to do so would totally discount the reason for the existence of our organization. The appropriate role of NUCA of the Carolinas is to assist our members to continue to succeed... and that will be the primary purpose for our meeting in Asheville. NUCA of the Carolinas members can legitimately share with their employees, that they, as a leader in the Underground Utility Construction Industry, must attend the Fall Conference to continue to work on ways and means to continue to improve our industry. Accommodations Since our time at the Grove Park Inn is scheduled during the peak fall season, rooms allotted were limited. Unfortunately, the room block is currently full. If you have not reserved your room yet, you will need to book it outside of the NUCA room block by calling OR you will need to reserve a room at another hotel in Asheville. I can suggest the following that are close by the Grove Park: The Renaissance, Hotel Indigo, Hyatt Place, or AC Hotel (Marriott) opening August Reservations for dinner on Thursday and Friday nights and for Spa appointments at the Grove Park must be made in advance by calling Dress Business casual is acceptable dress for most Conference activities at the Grove Park Inn. Logo wear is encouraged for our education sessions and the Welcome Reception. Collared shirts, slacks and soft spikes for golf. Jackets and ties and dinner dresses are encouraged for the President s Reception and the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening Tickets & Badges for Events Each registrant will receive two drink tickets for use at the Welcome Reception on Thursday night. Only registered attendees will receive drink tickets. For those registered to attend the President s Reception and Awards Banquet, an additional two drink tickets will be inserted into your name badge sleeve. A red dot on your name badge will indicate that you have registered/paid for the Saturday evening Banquet Dinner. Seating is limited to our registered attendees and guests. Please wear your name badge to all events.

3 Schedule of Events Program sessions and speakers are subject to change. Conference Meeting Room Heritage Ballroom A /Sammons Wing Thursday October 12, :00-5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting Hoover HJ Board Room 3:00 6:00 pm Exhibitor Set Up Heritage Ballroom A 5:00 8:00 pm Registration Desk Open Heritage Ballroom A 6:00 7:30 pm Welcome Reception & Exhibitors Social Heritage Ballroom A Dinner on your own *Dinner reservations for the Grove Park Inn restaurants must be made in advance by calling Friday October 13, :00 9:00 Breakfast - Conference Room Heritage Ballroom A (Sammons Wing) 7:50-8:00 Welcome and Announcements Kenneth Smith 8:00 8:45 Michael Barr P.E. United Rentals Evaluating Shoring options used in unstable or flowing Soil conditions 8:45 9:00 Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 9:00 9:45 Paul Sullivan (NCDOL) NCDOL/OSHA Updates we all need to know about! 9:45-10:00 Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 10:00 10:45 Will Brown NUCA Director of Government Affairs NUCA Legislative Updates 11:00-11:15 Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 11:15 12:00 TBD 1:00 4:00 Brewery Tour For those that pre-register 12:15 - Afternoon/ Dinner on Your Own *Dinner reservations for the Grove Park Inn restaurants must be made in advance by calling

4 Saturday October 14, :00 9:00 am Breakfast in Conference Room Heritage Ballroom A (Sammons Wing) 7:50 8:00 am Welcome and Announcements Kenneth Smith 8:00 8:45 am Bradford Barringer BRS, Inc. Fraudulent Damage Claims 8:45 9:00 am Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 9:00 9:45 am Brian Hollingsworth Carolinas Tax Consulting New Sales Tax Laws 9:45 10:00 am Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 10:00 10:45 Louis Panzer NC811 Improving the 811 Experience for NC Excavators 10:45 11:00 Break & Visit with the Exhibitors 11:15 12:00 NUCA of the Carolinas - Annual Business Meeting Kenneth Smith Presiding Election of Officers & Board Members for Announcement of Spring Conference 2018 Site 12:30-5:00 pm Fall Golf Tournament Grove Park Inn Golf Course Box Lunches will be placed on golf carts 12:00 - Afternoon on your own 6:00 7:00 pm President s Reception - Heritage Ballroom/A&B 7:00 9:30 pm President s Awards Banquet & Induction Ceremony Heritage Ballroom/A&B

5 2017 Fall Conference Registration Full Conference Registration packages include admission to Thursday reception and two drink ticket, education sessions and materials for all registered attendees, including spouses, guests, and children. Awards Reception & Dinner requires a separate ticket priced at $85.00 per person, includes two drink tickets. Name Badge Name (Nickname) Spouse/Guest Name Badge Name (Nickname) Other Attendees Name(s) and Age(s) (under 12 includes Kid s Meal at Banquet) Company/Sponsored By: Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone # Address: Special Dietary Needs: (* Pre-registrations must be received on or before October 5, 2017) Registration Fees Pre-registration* On-site Registration Full Conference NUCA Members (Couple).. $ 350 $ 400 or Full Conference NUCA Members (Individual) $ 250 $ 300 or Full Conference Non-Member (Couple) $ 425 $ 450 or Full Conference Non-Member (Individual) $ 325 $ 350 or Daily NUCA Member Rate (Individual) $ 150 $ 180 or Daily Non-Member Rate (Individual) $ 225 $ 250 and/or Children under 18 years of age. $ 65 $ 85 Awards $ 85 per person x $ 85 = $ before 10/05/17 Awards $ 100 per person x $ 100 = $ after 10/05/17 Sub-total Conference Registration Fees & Awards Dinner Tickets. $ *NOTE All individuals attending any of the NUCA of the Carolinas Fall Conference activities, including the receptions and banquet, must be registered for the conference.

6 *GOLF WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY OCT. 14TH* Member $ (Before 10/01/17) $ (After 10/01/17) Non-Member $ (Before 10/01/17) $ (After 10/01/17) Mulligan Packs $20.00 (2 Mulligans and 1 Tee Buster) SHOTGUN 12:30 BOX LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Player #1 Player #2 Player #3 Player #4 *Please team with: (Not Guaranteed) Payment Information: Insert number of registrants above x $ Member Registration = $ Insert number of registrants above x $ Non-Member Registration = $ Insert number of Mulligans x $ = $ TOTAL 2017 Fall Conference Golf Tournament: $ **NOTE We have space for 32 Players Guaranteed Until October 1, 2017** Enter this total on your Conference Registration Form on the Golf Tournament Sub-total line. NUCA of the Carolinas P.O. Box Wilmington, N.C info@nucacarolinas.org

7 NEW for 2017! BREWERY TOUR Friday, October 13 th 12:30 4:30 p.m. Tour of 3 Brewery s Asheville Brewery Tours will pick group up at 12:30 at The Grove Park Inn main entrance Lunch will be provided at the first brewery stop! Total Cost for Tour and Lunch - $75.00 Name: Name: Name: Name: # of attendees X $75.00 *Space is limited so please sign up asap!

8 SPONSORSHIPS We invite you to assist NUCA of the Carolinas with the production of the Fall Conference. In return we offer to you recognition and our deep appreciation and the opportunity to contribute to a safer, more productive environment for our industry. As a sponsor your company will receive prominent recognition in the meeting program, on signage visible during the meeting and in NUCA of the Carolina newsletter, The Pipeline. We will make every effort to ensure a productive experience for you and your company. We greatly appreciate all sponsorships, as without them, this educational event would not be possible. Patrons $500 or More Supporters $ Contributors $ Welcome Reception $1,000 (Exclusive) Welcome Reception $ (Shared) Breakfast Friday $800 Breakfast Saturday $800 Awards Reception $1,000 (Exclusive) Awards Reception $ (Shared) Awards Banquet Dinner $5,000 (Exclusive) Speaker Sponsor $800 Golf Tournament Trophies $500 Golf Lunches $800 Golf Hole Sponsor $150 (4 available) Sub-total of Sponsorship.$

9 EXHIBITORS Exhibit Information: Equipment and supply vendors, insurance agencies, bonding companies, application software companies and rental companies are invited to participate in showcasing their offerings at our table top exhibition, open during the Thursday, October 12 Welcome Reception, and on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 prior to sessions and during the breaks. Booth spaces DO NOT include electrical or data connections or Conference Registration, which is required of all company representatives staffing your exhibit. A skirted 6-foot table and/or the space to erect a freestanding display is provided. SPACE IS LIMITED. Table Top Exhibit (NUCA Member).. $ Table Top Exhibit (Non-Member) $ Company Name: Address: City: ST: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Website: Products/Service to be displayed: CONFERENCE PAYMENTS Sub-total for Registrations & Banquet Tickets $ Sub-total for Sponsorship(s) $ Sub-total for Exhibit Space.$ Sub-total Fall Conference Golf Tournament. $ Sub-total of Brewery Tour.... $ Total for all Conference Charges.. $ Enclosed is my check for $ Check # or To Pay by Credit Card - Fill out the Credit Card Authorization Form **Registration is also available at

10 Conference Credit Card Authorization Credit Card Information: Please return by fax (910) ( is not recommended due to security reasons) NAME ON CARD (Please Print) COMPANY NAME (IF APPLICABLE) CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE CVV CODE BILLING ADDRESS FOR CREDIT CARD Address, State and Zip **A 4% Processing Fee will be added to all Credit Card Payments Please send this completed registration form with a check or Credit Card processing information to: Linda Goslee NUCA of the Carolinas P.O. Box Wilmington, N.C Phone Fax (910) info@nucacarolinas.org for Pay Pal Option

11 If you would like to donate an item(s) Please fill out and return with your registration NAME: COMPANY: ITEM NAME (s): ITEM VALUE (s): Sample Ideas: Tools/Equipment Rentals/Services Electronics Ladies Accessories Travel Items/Vacations Household Goods **Anything will be appreciated** Jewelry Sporting Goods Toys/Games Gift Cards/Certificates Gift Baskets Golf Items I will ship to NUCA Office I will bring to Conference If bringing auction items to the Conference Please deliver them to Linda Goslee at the Registration Desk